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‘Stay tuned for the next chapter’ — PBBM on his forthcoming 2026 Sona

MANILA, Philippines — “Abangan ang susunod na kabanata,” or roughly, stay tuned for the next chapter, are the brief, cryptic words President Ferdinand Marcos said on Friday when asked whether he would again address the corruption issues he raised in his 2025 State of the Nation Address (Sona) during this year’s address on July 27. It

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Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Cebu launches San Miguel Beer pairing experience at Galo Grill & Bar

Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Cebu officially launched its newest dining experience, the San Miguel Beer Pairing at Galo Grill & Bar during an exclusive event held on July 17, 2026. The launch marks a new culinary offering that brings together expertly prepared dishes and premium San Miguel beer selections, creating a flavorful dining experience ideal for corporate gatherings, celebrations,

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Taguig ‘ghost projects’ probe identifies 3 alleged bagmen — Lacson

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said that his probe into the “ghost projects” in Taguig City has so far identified three alleged “bagmen.” Lacson made the disclosure on Friday while was discussing the progress of his team’s investigation into projects in Taguig, the political bailiwick of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, with

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Peso falls to 61.8/$1

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso fell to a fresh record low on Friday. This as investors flocked to the US dollar after oil prices rebounded above $100 a barrel on renewed Middle East tensions, fueling fears of another inflation shock. READ: Jordan caught in widening US-Iran conflict The peso opened at 61.80 to the

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Planned river dredging necessary, says Pangasinan town

BAUANG, La Union – Faced with opposition against a plan to “dredge” Balili River that traverses this town, Bauang officials said this initiative will solve flooding. The river is heavily silted and quickly overflows during rainy season, causing flooding in the town, according to Municipal Administrator Ronald Lee. READ: Zambales dredging blamed for uprooted trees,

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Negros town forms task force for local crab industry amid US export ban

BACOLOD CITY—Mayor Matthew Louis Malacon of E.B. Magalona town, Negros Occidental created the Municipal Crab Industry Task Force (MCITF) to address the economic crisis that has hit the town’s blue swimming crab industry. Known as the “Blue Crab Capital” of Negros Occidental, E.B. Magalona relies heavily on the blue swimming crab industry to sustain the

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Tension cracks slow down traffic in Davao-Bukidnon road

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Highway authorities are closely monitoring a damaged section of the Davao-Bukidnon Highway after meters-long tension cracks were discovered in Barangay Buda, Marilog District, Davao City, forcing a partial road closure. Only two of the four lanes remain open to motorists along the national concrete highway. Personnel from the Department of Public

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Heavy rains due to Kiyapo trigger river swelling in Masbate town

LEGAZPI CITY — Continuous rains brought by the trough of Tropical Storm Kiyapo caused rivers to swell at Milagros town in Masbate province on Friday morning (July 24). Lt. Col. Michael Lorilla, head of the Masbate 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, said some of their personnel carried students across the overflowing Tajam Bridge in Zone

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More classes suspended in Zambales as monsoon rains persist

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Two more municipalities in Zambales suspended afternoon classes on Friday (July 24) as Tropical Storm Kiyapo (international name: Noul) continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing rains over the western section of Luzon, including this province. The municipalities of San Antonio and San Narciso announced the cancellation of afternoon classes from

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